Radiologic Technologist- Part-time (Friday, Saturday 7p-7:30a)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic imaging procedures for patient care and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The role supports safe patient care and services and promotes a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The position includes a sign-on bonus and night-shift incentive. This is a part-time night-shift position working Friday and Saturday, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The technologist operates imaging equipment and related systems, performs radiologic examinations using standardized protocols, evaluates image quality, supports physicians and radiologists, and contributes to quality improvement and patient and family education.

Requirements

Successful completion of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)-approved educational program.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists credential in Radiography (R).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
Good communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills.
No minimum experience required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Experience in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

Operate modality-specific technical equipment and systems for patient imaging, image processing, transmission, and archiving, as well as computerized electronic medical records.
Update electronic medical records through order entry, exam scheduling and check-in, beginning and ending exams, exam verification and merging, and image rejection.
Ensure accurate billing for radiology procedures.
Provide radiologists and physicians with relevant patient history and obtain informed consent for examinations.
Assist radiologists, as required, with administration of contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, sedation/anesthesia personnel, and other staff to ensure safe patient outcomes.
Participate in department and modality-specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation.
Perform radiologic examinations using appropriate standardized protocols and evaluate images for technical quality before sending them to the picture archiving and communication system for radiologist interpretation.
Apply age-specific competencies and guidelines, include families and caregivers in patient care, and provide education appropriate to patients’ and families’ learning needs.
Use critical thinking to make decisions that support desired outcomes and organizational and departmental goals, while following hospital and departmental policies.
Demonstrate service excellence behaviors.
Complete required system and department education, including mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.